LAS VEGAS (September 2026) – The Moonridge Foundation – the organization dedicated to advancing community well-being through strategic giving, collaboration and innovation – unveils trends shaping corporate philanthropy across Nevada in 2026. Shared at the 15th annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, the findings point to a strong culture of giving among participating Nevada organizations, with nearly nine in 10 making social investments or philanthropic donations. The data also reveals that education continues to lead funding priorities, while community needs overwhelmingly shape where companies direct their resources.
The findings were drawn from the 2026 Nevada Corporate Giving Report, commissioned by Moonridge Group and developed in partnership with the Nevada Corporate Giving Council and Applied Analysis. Based on a survey conducted from May through August 2026, the report reflects responses from Nevada Corporate Giving Council members and other participating organizations throughout the state, offering insight into current corporate giving practices and emerging priorities.
The research also shows companies extending their impact beyond financial contributions, with 75% of participating organizations bringing employees together through organized community service.
Key data and insights from the 2026 Nevada Corporate Giving Report include:
● Philanthropy is deeply embedded among participating organizations. Nearly nine in 10, or 89.1%, make social investments or philanthropic donations, either in cash or in-kind. Giving is universal among participating organizations with 250 or more Nevada employees. Additionally, all respondents reported that philanthropic and volunteer engagement is important to their company, with 91.3% calling it “very important.”
● Education continues to lead Nevada’s corporate funding priorities. Education has remained the top funding focus for more than a decade, with 28% of respondents ranking it No. 1 and more than three-quarters including it among their top five areas of focus. Community initiatives ranked second, followed by workforce and business development, children, food insecurity and affordable housing.
● Community needs are the strongest driver of giving decisions. More than nine in 10 respondents, or 92.3%, said community needs influence their corporate social investment and philanthropic efforts in Nevada. Executive and business preferences followed at 64.1%, while 53.8% cited employee preferences.
● Corporate giving increasingly extends beyond financial contributions. Three-fourths of participating organizations organize and sponsor community service days or events, while 58.3% provide employees with paid time off to volunteer independently. Among participating organizations reporting volunteer activity, 53.5% recorded at least 500 employee volunteer hours in Nevada during 2025.
● Companies are formalizing how they approach and communicate philanthropy. More than half, or 53.7%, of participating organizations making social investments publicly report corporate social responsibility, sustainability or environmental, social and governance metrics. Additionally, 39% offer employee matching-gift programs, compared with 61% of Fortune 500 companies.
Emerging trends shaping the future of philanthropy included:
● New technology-driven wealth could create new sources of philanthropic capital. The report examines the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the significant charitable commitments already being made by major AI companies and their founders, while future liquidity events could direct billions of dollars more toward philanthropy.
● Nevada nonprofits may have opportunities to connect with an expanding technology sector. As Nevada’s technology and data-center economy grows, a new network of companies, employees and potential donors is taking shape. For Nevada nonprofits, the report notes that the opportunity will depend on being positioned to demonstrate impact, build relationships and compete for emerging philanthropic capital.
“Moving from intention to impact starts with understanding where resources can make the greatest differences in our communities,” said Julie Murray, president of the Moonridge Foundation and principal and CEO of Moonridge Group. “By sharing what businesses are prioritizing and what’s driving their decisions, we can build stronger partnerships and direct resources where they can do the most good in Nevada.”
ABOUT THE MOONRIDGE FOUNDATION
The Moonridge Foundation (TMF) is dedicated to enhancing community philanthropy and volunteerism. Established by Moonridge Group in 2014, TMF serves as a donor-advised fund and fiscal sponsor and is a grant-making 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation.
https://www.moonridgefoundation.org
